Colutea gifana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parsa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.2: 21 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188867
Common Names
- Gifan Bladder-Senna
- Gifan Colutea
- Colutea Gifana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colutea gifana (also called Gif bladder-senna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea gifana is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Colutea gifana is a yellow, pea-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colutea gifana is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. The plant can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer and should be planted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Colutea gifana
Colutea gifana can be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Colutea gifana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea gifana?
Colutea gifana
What is the natural habitat of Colutea gifana?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Colutea gifana?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Colutea genus
Colutea cilicica, Colutea persica, Colutea afghanica, Colutea gifana, Colutea gracilis, Colutea paulsenii, Colutea porphyrogramma, Colutea uniflora, Colutea nepalensis, Colutea komarovii, Colutea triphylla, Colutea brevialata, Colutea delavayi, Colutea armata, Colutea multiflora, Colutea acutifolia, Colutea armena, Colutea atabaevii, Colutea brachyptera, Colutea buhsei, Colutea jarmolenkoi, Colutea abyssinica, Colutea atlantica, Colutea arborescens, Colutea orientalis, Colutea insularis, Colutea jamnolenkoi, Colutea variabilis, Colutea atabajevi, Colutea istria, Colutea melanocalyx,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ahmad Parsa (1907-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parsa' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea gifana Parsa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.